Finding the Third Proportional to 402,269 and 881,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,269 and 881,346 is: 1,930,973.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,269 : 881,346 = 881,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,269/881,346 = 881,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,269x = 881,346 × 881,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,269x = 776,770,771,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 776,770,771,716/402,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,930,973.48
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